Biodegradable supramolecular micelles via host-guest interaction of cyclodextrin-terminated polypeptides and adamantane-terminated polycaprolactones

Chem Commun (Camb). 2021 Sep 16;57(74):9446-9449. doi: 10.1039/d1cc03372g.

Abstract

Biodegradable supramolecular micelles were prepared exploiting the host-guest interaction of cyclodextrin and adamantane. Cyclodextrin-initiated polypeptides acted as the hydrophilic corona, whereas adamantane-terminated polycaprolactones served as the hydrophobic core.

MeSH terms

  • Adamantane / chemistry*
  • Cyclodextrins / chemistry*
  • Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions
  • Macromolecular Substances / chemistry
  • Micelles
  • Molecular Structure
  • Peptides / chemistry*
  • Polyesters / chemistry*

Substances

  • Cyclodextrins
  • Macromolecular Substances
  • Micelles
  • Peptides
  • Polyesters
  • polycaprolactone
  • Adamantane